Samuel Chapman d. 1893

CHAPMAN

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 7/21/2014 at 12:01:43

An Aged Man Gone.

Mr. Samuel Chapman, residing 1 1/2 miles east of Bonaparte, died Monday night and was buried yesterday on the home farm beside his wife who preceded him four years ago. He had reached the exceptional age of 95 years; his wife was just six weeks his senior. He was an eccentric character and was laid away in a coffin made from lumber cut for the purpose 15 years ago.

[Note: Handwritten on clipping "2-20-93"]

Source: Entler Scrapbook Collection, vol 6, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA